John E. Collins, Jr., age 71, died on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 3:55 p.m. at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.
He was born on March 29, 1947 in Kenton, Ohio to the late John Ernest and Cecile Mae (Baughman) Collins, Sr. He was previously married to Colette Ann (Bibler) Mata.
John retired as an air cargo clerk after 15 years. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He enjoyed woodworking, sports, and watching his son at the rodeo.
Albert A. Baillis, retired ONU law professor, 94, died on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, at 10:58 p.m. at his residence in Ada. He was a member of the law faculty for 35 years. He was a member of the Ada Kiwanis Club for 60 years.
He was born on May 11, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Roy and Leona (Nouser) Baillis.
He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Ada, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a lifetime member of the Ada Kiwanis Club.
Surviving is a nephew, Dan (Debra) Baillis of Cleveland. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Fred Baillis and Louis Baillis.
The ONU theatre department will present “Romeo and Juliet” Sept. 27 through Sept. 30 in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 through Sept. 29, with 2 p.m. matinee performances on Sept. 29 and Sept. 30.
William Shakespeare’s classic tale of star-crossed lovers will come to life as young Romeo and Juliet become fortune’s fools when the war between their families forces them to sacrifice everything for the chance to be together. Generations collide as true love defies family expectations.
Bethany Theis of Bluffton recently joined the sales team of Cole Humphrey Insurance, 115 N. Main St., Ada.
Theis, licensed since 2008, has held various positions in the insurance industry.
“My experience in these positions ensure customers that I will provide you the expertise to handle all of your insurance needs,” she said.
Working through Cole Humphrey, an independent agency, Theis can offer insurance products from wide array of companies.
“Working with these various companies enables me to tailor a policy based on your specific need,” she said. “I can provide a no-obligation review of your coverage and provide a comparison quote.
Tuesday's Match Preview: The Ohio Northern women's soccer program wraps up its 2018 nonconference slate and a brief two-match home stand when the Polar Bears welcome in Wittenberg Tuesday evening ... Match time is set for 7 p.m. at Kerscher Stadium in Ada ... Northern enters Tuesday's affair sporting a 5-2-0 overall record and riding a current five-match win streak dating back to September 8 ... All five victories this season have come via shutouts of the opposing teams ... The Polar Bears are coming off a 3-0 weekend victory over Thomas More (Ky.) at Kerscher Stadium .
